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This week, a member from the RedBird Capital arm of the new XFL ownership group spoke about the goals and plans for the new version of the league. Alan and Bryant dissect every word, notion, and idea from this recent interview to give you every nugget of information we have on the current status of … Continue reading "Episode 186: Rooted in Football" The post Episode 186: Rooted in Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The road to 2023 continues and the beat goes on as the original official XFL podcast! This week on the program, Alan and Bryant take a look at tumultuous college football landscape and the everchanging state of the sport in general, and ask, “what will the status quo of football be when the XFL kicks … Continue reading "Episode 185: Focused on Football" The post Episode 185: Focused on Football first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week on the original official XFL podcast, the latest rumors in Canada have someone tied to the XFL possibly buying the Calgary Stampeders. Are these rumors valid or just a wild fantasy? Also, the Washington Football Team has whittled down their potential new team name to a few options with one being the Defenders! … Continue reading "Episode 184: It’s Just a Fantasy" The post Episode 184: It’s Just a Fantasy first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week’s stop on the road to 2023 includes a full assessment of how XFL 2020 did the preseason and a discussion on how it should be formatted for 2023. Also, get the latest on XFL 2020 players in NFL camps and the CFL, plus a quick look at the new AAF documentary, Alliances Broken. … Continue reading "Episode 183: Preseasoning" The post Episode 183: Preseasoning first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Back on Football Sundays and as in-depth with the XFL talk as ever, this week the original official league podcasts is laying the groundwork for the long road to 2023! Get the latest on former L.A. Wildcat, Josh Johnson, heading back to the NFL, as well as all the XFL 2020 names you should keep … Continue reading "Episode 182: We Got Work to Do" The post Episode 182: We Got Work to Do first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

It is over a year before kickoff 2023, the information on the future of the XFL is not very plentiful right now, but the summer is here, it is hot, and it is prime time for some good old fashioned speculation! This week, Alan and Bryant are taking what we know about the return of … Continue reading "Episode 181: Speculation Summer" The post Episode 181: Speculation Summer first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week, Alan and Bryant are back together in the same room for an episode since the St. Louis Battlehawks welcomed the New York Guardians to their home opener! While the XFL conversation is as thorough as ever, things are very different compared to the last in-person episode! The road to 2023 is underway and … Continue reading "Episode 180: A Complete 180" The post Episode 180: A Complete 180 first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

TSN’s Dave Naylor returns to the show to discuss everything that may have caused the XFL/CFL alignment talks to be called off. From the conflicting philosophies amongst CFL owners to the XFL’s plan for 2023 not being quite clear yet, you’ll get every angle covered on this most interesting and bizarre twist we have taken … Continue reading "Good Crisp Interview: TSN’s Dave Naylor on the End of XFL & CFL Alignment Talks" The post Good Crisp Interview: TSN’s Dave Naylor on the End of XFL & CFL Alignment Talks first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

With the aftermath of the end of alignment talks with the CFL settling in, many questions are springing up regarding the sustainability of the CFL and the PR strategy of the XFL. Could the CFL see a team jump ship to the XFL? Is the XFL hitting more bumps on the road to kickoff than … Continue reading "Episode 179: Argonaut Impossible" The post Episode 179: Argonaut Impossible first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The talks are off! This week’s big news was that the XFL and CFL have mutually agreed to end their ongoing conversation about a potential alignment between the two leagues. Over the last four months, the speculation has been rampant among fans and the negotiations were very mysterious between the leagues. Now, that is is … Continue reading "Episode 178: Talking About Not Talking" The post Episode 178: Talking About Not Talking first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The world of college athletics took a big step towards a brave new world this week, as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules went into effect. With players in the “amateurs” now being able to make money while playing in college, what does this mean for the XFL and college football? Dive into the potential … Continue reading "Episode 177: Licensed to NIL" The post Episode 177: Licensed to NIL first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Summer is here and things are moving on the original official XFL podcast! Get the details on the recent news about XFL 2020 players being affected by the bankruptcy, along with some excellent recap of Hal Mumme’s big Mega Bowl win in The Spring League! Also, how do you explain the XFL’s current situation to … Continue reading "Episode 176: Movin’!" The post Episode 176: Movin’! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The XFL’s potential alignment partner, the CFL, announced that its 2021 season is a go starting in August! This huge news is not only a relief to many Canadian Football League fans, but also an interesting mile marker on the road to the XFL x CFL collaboration. Does the 2021 CFL season actually taking place … Continue reading "Episode 175: Still Doin’ This" The post Episode 175: Still Doin’ This first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

Football insider Dave Naylor, from TSN in Canada, is back for a very special Good Crisp Interview. This week the CFL’s Board of Governors voted to officially begin a shortened season on August 5th. Not only does Dave go into detail on the “most anticipated CFL season in XFL history,” but he also dishes his … Continue reading "BONUS SHOW: This is the XFL Show Good Crisp Interview – TSN’s Dave Naylor is Back and So is the CFL!" The post BONUS SHOW: This is the XFL Show Good Crisp Interview – TSN’s Dave Naylor is Back and So is the CFL! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week saw a ton of behind the scenes news you may have missed, but have no fear! The original official XFL podcast covers it all on this episode some hosts are calling, “a buffet of information.” From the content creation strategy ramping up, to the key players who may be involved in the XFL’s … Continue reading "Episode 174: A NewCo Production" The post Episode 174: A NewCo Production first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

It was an interesting week for the future of spring football! First, the USFL (yes, THAT USFL!), has been announced to return in 2022 with Fox Sports and The Spring League’s ownership running the league. As if the legendary United States Football League coming back wasn’t enough, the top football journalist covering the XFL, Mike … Continue reading "Episode 173: The Return of the USFL" The post Episode 173: The Return of the USFL first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

The Non-Disclosure Agreements during the XFL x CFL discussions are so tight, not even XFL Chairwoman and Owner Dany Garcia can say much! After a (cryptic?) social media post this week, Dany Garcia did indeed finally give fans a glimpse into how airtight the negotiations have been. Is there anything to decode though? It doesn’t … Continue reading "Episode 172: Exciting & Frustrating" The post Episode 172: Exciting & Frustrating first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week a prominent CFL QB came out in favor of a merger between the CFL and the XFL! Also, as sports wagering is legalized more and more from state to state and soon in Canada, how well does this bode for the future of the XFL as a sustainable league? Does this even help … Continue reading "Episode 171: You Gotta Bo-lieve!" The post Episode 171: You Gotta Bo-lieve! first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

This week, Oliver Luck did not get the Pac 12 commissioner gig. Does that mean the XFL has a chance at landing their old commissioner back? Also, get a quick recap of the first week of TSL action along with the latest from the waiting game being played by the CFL as they hope to … Continue reading "Episode 170: Do You Miss It?" The post Episode 170: Do You Miss It? first appeared on This is the XFL Show.

What are they talking about!? This week the original official XFL podcast is back to speculate on what actually is being discussed between the XFL and the CFL. Also, Alan and Bryant debate what a potential new timeline for a 2023 kickoff will mean for decisions and announcements for the XFL. Get the latest on … Continue reading "Episode 169: A Super Nice Spring" The post Episode 169: A Super Nice Spring first appeared on This is the XFL Show.